Quesadillas With a Kick

When grilled, squash becomes so juicy it easily adds heft to these cheesy quesadillas. A toasted ancho chile paste and a fiery, oven-roasted tomato salsa make this Mexican fare so tasty, even meat-lovers will request seconds.

Spicy Aussie Burgers

When sambal oelek — a sweet, spicy and salty Asian chili paste — is mixed into the patties of these chicken burgers, they take on Asian flavors prevalent throughout much Australian cooking. But it’s the pineapple rings, pickled beets and sunny-side-up egg that make this burger uniquely Australian.

Mediterranean Mix

When chicken, eggplant and Haloumi cheese are grilled, and then layered artfully on a platter along with romaine, cucumbers and roasted red peppers, the result is a Mediterranean salad that’s both beautiful and tasty.

Shrimp From the South Seas

To infuse shrimp with the flavors of the South Seas, first marinate them in a citrus-spice mixture, then while grilling over alder wood planks, baste them in a spicy, fragrant sauce containing lemongrass, curry paste and galangal.

Crispy Chinese Chicken

An initial marinade of soy sauce, lemon, garlic and scallions renders chicken thighs very flavorful, but it’s the hoisin-ginger-brown-sugar glaze and a short finish in the oven that makes its skin caramelized and crispy.

Tuscan Sandwich

Grilling focaccia bread gives it delicious char and depth of flavor that's different from the typical oven preparation. Folded and filled with lemon-topped rucola, Parmigiano and prosciutto, this focaccia becomes an iconic Italian sandwich.

Fresh-From-the-Sea Squid

This authentic Vietnamese fisherman’s dish calls for squid to be rubbed with a ground chile and sea salt mixture, then char-grilled until brown. A simple salt, pepper and lemon dipping sauce cuts some of the chile's heat.

Pork and Oregano Skewers

An abundance of oregano and salt make these pork skewers traditional Greek fare. Wrap the meat in pitas along with tzatziki, tomatoes, lemon and parsley, or simply serve with some grilled bread and wedges of lemon.

Indian Chicken

Inspired by the fragrant chicken kabobs prepared in the market in her Indian village, Bal Arneson marinates chicken in a sweet, tangy and spicy sauce containing mint leaves, layers it on skewers, then grills them until they are nicely browned.

Ginger-Garlic Half Chicken

Much like the Yuzu-Miso Marinated Pork Chops, this grilled half chicken dish is far from typical Japanese fare. But when familiar ingredients like soy sauce, sake, garlic, ginger and one hot sauce called Tobanjan come together harmoniously, this chicken is anything but American.